Killeen Police Officer Identified in Assault Case
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Officer, Isaiah Guerrero, was arraigned on July 29, 2025, by Justice of the Peace Susan Criss and set his bond at $10,000. Guerrero has been with the Department since January of 2022 and is assigned to the Patrol Division.
No other information will be released at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH BODILY INJURY
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025): The Killeen Police Department received notification that a Killeen Police Officer turned himself in to the Bell County Jail on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for an outstanding warrant for Assault with Bodily Injury – Family Member. The arrest was a result of an off-duty incident investigated by the Temple Police Department.
The Killeen Police Department has opened an Internal Affairs investigation, and the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome. As a Civil Service agency, the Department is required to follow the local Civil Service Rules, which outline due process procedures for handling misconduct allegations, including those related to an employee’s pay status during the investigation.
No other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Officer Arrested for Assault with Bodily Injury
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025): The Killeen Police Department received notification that a Killeen Police Officer turned himself in to the Bell County Jail on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for an outstanding warrant for Assault with Bodily Injury – Family Member. The arrest was a result of an off-duty incident investigated by the Temple Police Department.
The Killeen Police Department has opened an Internal Affairs investigation, and the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome. As a Civil Service agency, the Department is required to follow the local Civil Service Rules, which outline due process procedures for handling misconduct allegations, including those related to an employee’s pay status during the investigation.
No other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Clear Creek Road
Killeen, TX (July 22, 2025): At approximately 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Clear Creek Road in reference to a major crash. Upon arrival, officers located a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle operator sustained critical injuries and was transported by Killeen Fire Department EMS to Advent Health.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep SUV was traveling southbound on Clear Creek Road and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, when it was struck by a white Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist was ejected and thrown a significant distance.
Multiple witnesses reported that just prior to the crash, the motorcycle was traveling at a very high rate of speed, weaving through traffic and cutting between other northbound vehicles.
The motorcycle operator, identified as 23-year-old Colton Griffin, was pronounced deceased at 3:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, who has ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The three occupants in the Jeep reported minor injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Conducting a Death Investigation on Eighth Street
Killeen, TX (July 16, 2025): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit are actively investigating the death of a male.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 9:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of N. 8th Street in reference to an unconscious person. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male inside a dumpster. The male did not have any visible signs of trauma. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
At this time, there is no known threat to the public, and the community is not believed to be in any immediate danger.
Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to check their surveillance footage for any people or vehicles in the area over the past two days. If you have video or information that could assist the investigation, please use the QR code provided or contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8800.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Man Arraigned on Animal Cruelty Charge
Killeen, TX (July 7, 2025): On Monday, July 7, 2025, the case involving 45-year-old Jeffrey Yuzon Ignacio, the suspect in the case involving the injured rescued dog known as“Dubz”, now Cyrus, was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. A felony complaint was filed charging Ignacio with Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals. He was arraigned by Judge Cliff Coleman, who set bond at $100,000 for the charge.
Ignacio was also arraigned on the following outstanding charges:
• Evading Arrest – Bond set at $5,000
• Harassment (Repeated Telephone/Electronic Communication) – Bond set at $5,000
• Driving While License Invalid – Bond set at $3,000
Ignacio is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department would like to recognize Killeen Animal Services, our Patrol Division, and our Special Investigations Division for their tireless efforts in this case, and thank the community for its continued concern, support, and assistance throughout the investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies 22-Year-Old Shooting Victim
Killeen, TX (July 2, 2025) UPDATE – The Killeen Police Department has identified the homicide victim as 22-year-old Fredrick Lee Sanders Jr.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a person of interest in this case. That individual is currently in custody on unrelated charges. However, the investigation remains active, and detectives believe there were individuals at the club who may have witnessed the incident.
If you were present or have any information or video evidence, please contact detectives at 254-501-8800 or use the QR Code provided below to submit any evidence in this case.
To remain anonymous, contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING AT CLUB KRUSH
Killeen, TX (June 29, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting resulting in one deceased victim.
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., officers were flagged down by Security Guards in the 2300 block of E. Central Texas Expressway. The security guards advised a male had been shot. Officers arrived and located a 22-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began first aid until Killeen Fire Department EMS arrived and began life-saving measures. The victim succumbed to his injuries on scene and was pronounced deceased at 3:25 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their surveillance cameras for any individuals in the vicinity around the time of the shooting. A QR Code is provided to submit any evidence in this case or contact the police department at 254-501-8800.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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